May 16, 2007

On Falwell

I can say that I am one of those millions of Americans whose life was pretty much untouched by the life of Jerry Falwell and unmoved by his death. God hasn't changed. My church hasn't changed. My faith hasn't changed. I'm really going to have to read about what people thought to even begin to have an opinion.

In that, I think of Boris Yeltsin who also recently met with his demise. These individuals doubtless had historical roles to play, but they largely existed on the periphery of my political vision. I didn't attribute as much to them as I think others did.

So all I can say is that this is one Conservative Christian that is not weeping and wailing, although every man's death diminishes me.

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On Falwell

I can say that I am one of those millions of Americans whose life was pretty much untouched by the life of Jerry Falwell and unmoved by his death. God hasn't changed. My church hasn't changed. My faith hasn't changed. I'm really going to have to read about what people thought to even begin to have an opinion.

In that, I think of Boris Yeltsin who also recently met with his demise. These individuals doubtless had historical roles to play, but they largely existed on the periphery of my political vision. I didn't attribute as much to them as I think others did.

So all I can say is that this is one Conservative Christian that is not weeping and wailing, although every man's death diminishes me.